Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) Job Description

 

Job Overview.

Join YHealth as a Medical Assistant and become part of a practice built around preventive care and whole-person wellness. In this role you work side by side with our providers, preparing patients for their visits, performing clinical support tasks, and helping our screening and lab programs run smoothly. This is a hands-on, patient-facing position in a growing practice where your work directly shapes the care experience and where initiative is noticed and rewarded.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, and record the reason for visit accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, stock clinical supplies, and follow infection control and OSHA standards.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection, labeling, and processing for our laboratory and preventive screening programs.
• Administer injections and immunizations as delegated by and under the supervision of a provider, within the scope permitted by New Jersey law and your certification.
• Perform point-of-care testing such as EKG, urinalysis, and glucose testing, consistent with your training and practice protocols.
• Assist providers during examinations and in-office procedures.
• Enter and track laboratory orders and results, and communicate results to patients at the direction of the provider.
• Process medication refill requests according to provider protocol.
• Support prior authorization, referral, and care coordination workflows.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain clinical instruments and equipment, and complete quality control logs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Support patient education and preventive care outreach under provider direction.
• Protect patient privacy and handle all protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and practice policy.
• Provide administrative cross-coverage for teammates as needed to keep the office running during absences and busy periods.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with clinical protocols and office technology.

 

Qualifications:

Certification and Eligibility

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program that included training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Current medical assistant certification or registration in good standing from a recognized certifying body, including AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, or NCMA. Certification is required in New Jersey for a provider to delegate injections and venipuncture.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification, or ability to obtain one prior to start.
• Eligible to participate in federal and state healthcare programs — not currently excluded, debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible.
• Complete and verifiable education and employment history.

Clinical Skills

• Proficiency in venipuncture and specimen handling.
• Competence in obtaining and documenting vital signs and patient history.
• Familiarity with infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards in an outpatient setting.
• Experience in an outpatient or primary care setting preferred, with an interest in preventive care and patient education.
• Ability to handle protected health information with strict confidentiality, consistent with HIPAA.

Communication and Technology

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to put patients at ease.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and comfort with everyday office and cloud software.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic healthcare setting.

 

Traits and Abilities:

• A proactive self-starter who continuously seeks to prioritize and optimize tasks for maximum efficiency and impact.
• A reliable and dedicated professional who understands that their efforts are crucial to the practice's success and patient satisfaction.
• Self-directed in identifying and prioritizing high-value work.
• Committed to maintaining a dynamic work pace and actively contributing to the team's goals without the need for constant supervision.
• A problem-solver who can think on their feet and adapt to changing situations.
• Brings professionalism and steadiness to a busy clinical environment, and can be counted on by teammates.
• Eagerness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow within the role.
• Willing to pitch in across the practice, including coverage for teammates when needed.

 

What We Offer:

• A dynamic work environment where you are a key part of a growing business.
• Recognition and appreciation for your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive team that values each member.

 

Conditions of Employment:

All offers of employment at YHealth are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process. That process includes:

• Primary source verification of medical assistant certification and of the accredited program completed.
• Verification of current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Verification of education and employment history.
• Professional reference checks.
• Verification of eligibility to participate in federal and state healthcare programs, including exclusion screening.
• A background check and any screenings required by law or payer contract, conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
• Any health screenings or immunizations required for clinical roles, completed after an offer is made and in accordance with applicable law.
• Execution of a confidentiality agreement covering protected health information, and completion of HIPAA and OSHA training.

Candidates will be asked to complete the required disclosures at the appropriate stage of the hiring process. Any matter that arises will be reviewed individually, taking into account its nature, its relevance to the responsibilities of this role, and the time that has passed.

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to Dyuti Gayatri at dgayatri@yhealth.com detailing why you are a fit for this role and how you can contribute to our team. We look forward to learning about your passion for patient care and your readiness to make a difference!

 

Equal Opportunity: YHealth is an equal opportunity employer. Read our full Equal Opportunity statement.